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The draft amendments encourage Chinese lawyers to provide public-interest legal services

The draft amendments encourage Chinese lawyers to provide public-interest legal services

Published on: 2026-08-25

Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation

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Beijing, August 25 /Xinhua/ — Chinese legislators have begun reviewing a draft amendment to the PRC Law on Lawyers. The bill encourages and supports lawyers and law firms in participating in the process of providing public interest legal services and offering legal assistance in accordance with the law.

This document is presented for consideration in the second reading at the ongoing 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress /NPC SC/.

The next, 24th session of the NPC Standing Committee of the 14th convocation is taking place from Tuesday to Friday. -0-

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